Chapter 185: Success
Time flew by like a fleeting arrow, and half a month passed in the blink of an eye.
West of the Ghost Howl Cave, thirty kilometers away, Baishi sat in a modest wooden house, his legs crossed in meditative focus. Slowly, he opened his eyes, their tranquil gaze betraying no emotion.
"System, display my status," he thought.
With a single command, the translucent panel materialized before him.
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Host: Baishi
Age: 16 → 17 ↑
Lifespan: 310 → 322 ↑
Base Attributes:
Strength: 330 → 344 ↑
Agility: 332 → 347 ↑
Constitution: 317 → 331 ↑
Intelligence: 393 → 410 ↑
Chakra: 2245 → 2270 ↑
Special Abilities:
Regeneration: Cellular (0.1%)
Super Vision: Dynamic Vision (62.7%)
Energy Absorption: II (0.1%) → II (1.5%) ↑
Insight: II (0.1%)
Mental Barrier: I (70%)
Spatial Sense: I (50.2%)
Ironclad Skin and Bones: I (0.1%)
Cell Adaptability: X (45.5%) → X (63.5%) ↑
Wood Release: IX (0.1%)
Natural Energy Affinity: VII (21.5%) → IX (0.1%) ↑
High-Temperature Resistance: VIII (88.5%)
Chakra Affinity: Water: IX (0.1%), Earth: IX (0.1%), Lightning: VII (0.1%), Fire: VIII (1.5%), Wind: VIII (2.2%)
Dust Release: VIII (0.1%)
Poison Resistance: VII (81.5%)
Low-Temperature Resistance: IV (43.2%)
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In the past two weeks, Baishi had made remarkable progress. His Natural Energy Affinity had leaped from VII (21.5%) to IX (0.1%), enabling him to exert near-total control over natural energy. Combined with his level-X Cell Adaptability, he now had an 80% chance of mastering Sage Mode.
He stood up decisively, heading outside the wooden house. Activating the Mind Link Jutsu, he sent a mental command to his subordinates: "Gather."
Rustling noises echoed through the forest as figures emerged. In a matter of moments, over twenty individuals stood before him.
Among them were pirates who had gained power through the 3.0 version of the Seed of Life, elite ninjas formerly affiliated with Konoha's Root, rogue Iwa shinobi, and scattered warriors from other villages.
Their origins varied, but they shared one trait: unwavering loyalty to Baishi.
Baishi didn't waste time on speeches or pleasantries. With a simple gesture, he activated the Flying Thunder God: Guided Thunder seal on his spatial ring. A pitch-black rift tore open before him.
"Enter," he commanded.
One by one, the subordinates obeyed, vanishing into the rift. Once all were secured, Baishi dismissed the portal, activated Flying Thunder God, and vanished.
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Moments later, Baishi reappeared near the Ghost Howl Cave, standing beside a dense bush.
Activating Insight, he scanned his surroundings.
"As expected, no signs of her," he muttered.
Satisfied, Baishi opened his spatial ring and released his subordinates.
"Execute the plan," he ordered.
"Yes, my lord!"
The group divided. Most disappeared into the surrounding forest to maintain vigilance, while four remained behind, each holding a massive scroll.
These scrolls, nearly as tall as a man, contained the sealing technique Four Spirits Barrier, a powerful defensive jutsu Baishi had developed.
This barrier was an enhanced version of the Four Violet Flames Formation, designed to repel intruders without high-level spatial or teleportation abilities.
Once the four subordinates activated the seals, an azure barrier formed, encasing Baishi in a translucent cube. Inside, four semi-transparent spirit beasts manifested, each positioned protectively around one of the barrier anchors.
With this setup, Baishi could focus entirely on his training without fear of interruptions.
Satisfied with the preparations, Baishi sat cross-legged at the center of the barrier. He began absorbing chakra from the Nine-Tails and Five-Tails to replenish his reserves.
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An hour later, Baishi opened his eyes, his chakra fully restored.
"Begin," he instructed.
The process mirrored his previous attempts, but this time, his refined control over natural energy made the difference. Activating Energy Absorption, Baishi drew the dense natural energy into his body.
Guided by his level-II Insight, the absorption process was more efficient than ever.
After an hour of careful intake, his body was brimming with natural energy. The next step was the most critical: achieving harmony between natural energy, physical energy, and spiritual energy.
As before, he distributed spiritual energy throughout his body, balancing it with his physical energy. Then came the challenge of spreading natural energy evenly.
Unlike the energies produced within his body, natural energy was wild and active, requiring precise control to integrate. However, his IX-level Natural Energy Affinity made the task far more manageable.
Baishi closed his eyes, entering a meditative state. His mind sank into a flow, guided by an instinctive sense of balance.
Slowly, the three energies converged, forming a spiraling vortex at his core. Moments later, the vortex stabilized, and a new energy was born—Sage Chakra.
Baishi's eyes snapped open, a glimmer of triumph in their depths.
"It worked!"
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Baishi conjured a water mirror, examining his reflection.
A silver, eye-like marking had appeared on his forehead, and silver streaks extended from the corners of his eyes to his temples. His pupils remained their usual dark hue but now seemed to radiate an unfathomable depth.
The transformation bore no traces of animalistic features, confirming Baishi's long-held theory: this was a pure human Sage Mode, free from the corrupting influence of the Great Sage Regions.
"Perhaps this is the true Sage Mode for humans," he mused.
Turning his focus inward, Baishi sensed the profound changes in his body.
His attributes had all received a temporary boost of approximately 10%, including strength, intelligence, and agility. His defensive capabilities had also improved, evident in the enhancements to Ironclad Skin, High-Temperature Resistance, and other passive abilities.
Furthermore, the impact on his sensory abilities was significant, with upgrades to Insight, Spatial Sense, and Dynamic Vision.
All of this culminated in a roughly 30% increase in combat effectiveness—a massive leap, given his already formidable base strength.
Most importantly, the transformation had fundamentally altered his body, boosting his Natural Energy Affinity, Cell Adaptability, and Energy Absorption.
For Baishi, this meant more than enhanced combat prowess—it signified accelerated progress in his evolutionary journey.
Before he could revel further in his achievements, a familiar presence entered his range of perception.
"Tenjin-hime," he muttered, recognizing the aura of Ryūchi Cave's elder.
A cold smile crept across Baishi's face.
"It seems I'll have an unexpected visitor."
(End of Chapter)
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